In 2006 I first set foot on a racing bike: it was the start of a passionate love affair. In those days, women on wheels were an exception. Since I hardly knew any other female partners in crime, I joined a recreational cycling club for men. With the pride of a peacock I put on my first cycling outfit. It had a horrible print, mismatched colours, sponsor names all over and a seat pad clearly not designed for ladies. But there I was…cycling!
Hitting the road in male company was and still is fun. However, sometimes I just like to cycle with sisters. In 2009 I started my own female cycling club. Our style signature: girly outfits with flowery prints, from baby pink to fluorescent fuchsia. A statement? Oh yes.
Our club grew quickly and turned into ‘Ladies Fun Sports’, a Belgian community that reaches out to and connects thousands of sporting women every month.
Two years ago, I realized I really just want to feel like a lady when I’m cycling. Bike, gear, shoes, helmet and - yes - even socks: I wanted all of it to fit into one stylish puzzle. As I couldn’t find an outfit that gave me the 'little black dress’ feeling, slowly but surely the idea grew on me to start my own label with cycling gear for women. A label for all of us who want to look gorgeous on our bikes, as well.
The dream became a plan. The plan became reality. Little Black Bike was born. My wish is for women worldwide to discover and fall in love with our label. Head over heels. The more of us can hit the road with confidence and grace, the better.
The first Belgian fashion bicycle label for women
Fashionista
& pionier
Bachelor of Physical Education and Postgraduate in Sport Management
from athletics to running, fitness and ... cycling!
Professionals & top athletes
Southern temperament and cappuccino aficionado
More and more women are contracting the cycling bug.
In 2017, around 411,971 women watched the Tour of Flanders, and women's cycling is also gaining in popularity thanks to cyclists such as Jolien D’hoore and Marianne Vos.
In this book, Eva De Poorter and Angélique Dupré tell countless stories from the belly of the peloton, what fascinates them about cycling, what the difference is between a Spring Classic and a Tour stage; and how you decipher the cycling jargon. You will also discover the ideal Tour of Flanders and Tour de France cocktail, for those who want to make it extra cozy in front of the TV.
Silvie Bonne takes a feminine look at the race from behind her camera. The passion of these female team mates will give everyone the cycling bug.
This book is in dutch.
The ultimate training guide with tips and tricks to get even better on the bike.
As a cyclist, you want to show up as prepared as possible. Training in a responsible and efficient way therefore plays an important role in achieving your sporting goal. Go Ride is a practical guide that helps you achieve your best performance on the bike in 12 weeks. The book contains the following:
►handy training schedules that you can adjust to your own level and objectives;
►examples and tips from specialists, such as sports journalist Maarten Vangramberen, top sports dietician Stephanie Scheirlynck, former world champion Time Trial Ellen van Dijk and top cyclist Tiesj Benoot;
►24 workouts for at home or on the road;
►18 core stability exercises to prevent injuries.